Detectives on Saturday sought the public’s help in finding Smith, a day after he allegedly hit the woman and child as they crossed Broadway at 41st Street. Investigators said the driver of the silver 1991 Toyota Previa initially stopped, but fled on foot before identifying himself or helping the pair, as required by law.

The woman and her son, whose names have not been released, were in stable condition at an area hospital following the incident, police said.